Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector is preparing for a major leadership transition, with Fahd Hamidaddin set to leave his role as chief executive of the Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) after seven years at the helm of one of the most ambitious destination transformation programmes in modern tourism history.
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Philippine Airlines Welcomes Arrival of Second Airbus A350-1000
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has welcomed the arrival of its second Airbus A350-1000 at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, marking another major milestone in the flag carrier’s continuing fleet modernization program.The aircraft, which arrived in Manila at 5:18 PM, follows the delivery of PAL’s first A350-1000 in December 2025 and forms part of the airline’s order for nine Airbus A350-1000 aircraft
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LOT Polish Airlines kicked off its new destination to the heart of northern Portugal
On May 25, 2026, LOT Polish Airlines launched flights on the Warsaw – Porto route.
The route will be operated year-round: five times a week during the summer season and four times a week in winter.
Following in the footsteps of Lisbon, Porto is the second Portuguese destination in LOT’s flight network. -
Skytrax confirms ITA Airways’ 4-Star Rating
ITA Airways announces that Skytrax has once again awarded it a 4-star rating for 2026: a result that reflects the airline’s high-quality service and rigorous standards. ITA Airways’ overall rating across the various parameters remained stable compared to 2025, with some indicators (food and beverages, onboard amenities, cabin ambience and airport services) showing an improvement over the previous year. “By retaining its 4-star Skytrax rating for 2026 as well, ITA Airways proudly reaffirms that customer focus is at the heart of its strategy”, said Lorenza Maggio, Chief Strategy, Integration, IT & Touchpoints at ITA Airways. ”